New fashions, avatars, structures, and other builds. And the work behind them.

Monday, September 29, 2014

What's New at the LEA

By Gemma CleanslateThe Linden Endowment of the Arts have granted their regions to
the artists for the next three months. Most builds are almost ready and you can
actually get to visit some now. Bixyl did write about Pinwheels LEA 26 a few weeks back (link). I took a look at several and recommend visiting them all.

One that I loved was the region called Black Elk. It is a tribute to
the lovely prophetic words of Black Elk, a native American medicine man or
shamen. It is a beautiful display on LEA1. You will see his words in the
air amid horses and other symbols of the spirit of nature. Livio Oak
Korobase (Livio Korobase) is the creator in this region. Above in the air is a
stunning collection of symbols in a hovering tiny planet like build overseen by
flying doves. Sit and enjoy.

On LEA16 Dave Searby Mason had created a three
level interactive experience you don’t want to miss. Use the notecard you will
find there to help you enjoy each level to the fullest. The ground level is
restful. The tp at the entrance will take you up to the sound spheres where
headphones will enhance the visit. Wander and listen. Another tp will take you
to the third level of which David says, "is also designed to walk through like
the spheres but here the visual aim is different. I wanted to create a
ghostly feel to add another dimension to the sounds." It is an experience
not to be missed.

Another that I enjoyed very much is LEA 10, La Palma
Sculpture Garden by Peli Dieterle, still a work in progress. There are lovely
sculpts in the area near the water now. However the setting is so restful I
brought out my horse and took a long ride up the winding road to the top and
back down again. The build around the interesting sculptures is delightful. Take
a tp over there. While you are at the welcome area cam out and take a look
at the pieces of art that are in the sky.

This is just a sample of the
regions you can visit. There are other TPs from the welcome area to take and
you can save the LM to come back many times over. Some of the regions will be
holding events at various times during their stay and there is a calendar on the
website .I will do another article on more of the exhibits. There are many! You
can start at the Welcome area http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA3/126/126/22
. Here you will find posters for the various regions with their teleport slurl
by clicking on the poster. This will take you to the sim. Connect to the
blog or website from the welcome area poster that lists it.